The United States Government honors, to the penny, all Government contracts even when doing so requires supplemental appropriations, with the exception of contracts with tribes.
Jack Reed: “The United States Government honors, to the penny, all Government contracts even when doing so requires supplemental…”
On the recordApril 6, 2011
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Reed emphasizes the need for honoring contracts with tribes like other government contracts.
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